Abstract
Background: To ascertain the possible association
between battledore placenta and perinatal complications,
and to identify the various clinical presentations of
battledore placenta.
Methods: In this descriptive study all the patients who
delivered battledore placenta were enrolled. Standardized
evaluations were performed at delivery and retrospective
analysis of perinatal complications and clinical
presentations was done
Results: Out of 7180 abdominal and vaginal deliveries,
in one year, 60 were of battledore placenta. Complications
associated with battledore placenta were fetal
distress,intrauterine growth restriction,preterm labour and
cord prolapse.
Conclusion: Battledore placenta was found as a
possible cause of many perinatal and intrapartum
complications. Maternal morbidity was increased and fetal
complications were common in patients having Battledore
placenta.